Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2002 17:20:50 GMT From: seangod <seangodnopsamail.com> Subject: Re: 2002 95 Aero In the Rain - How does it do?
Yeah, and with the low profiles you can't go down to the local tire accessories store and purchase a set of chains either. NOTHING fits (that won't destroy the wheel well and rims that is), I had driven the WRX a couple of times before writing my previous post. It is fun to drive. But, yes, the interior materials were infinitely cheaper than the Saab's. I knew that before going in though and was already prepared to accept it. The car was nice though and will help me do everything I can't currently do in the Saab. Stupidly, I sold my SUV last summer and now realize I can't live without one. The WRX basically performs the functions of both. I have a couple of dogs to consider, and they are NOT going in the Saab... I didn't see the same prices you did on the Subaru website or Edmunds.com for that matter. When I was at the dealer, I had them down to $23k and some change for a fully loaded WRX. (I'm not the type to buy $4k wheels. No more low-profile tires for me... ever. I'm done with that nonsense.) Sean. >One thing to consider is that even an SUV with the same profile tires as your >Viggen would get caught in the snow. Car & Driver once was testing an Audi A4 >and got stuck in a snowstorm and since they had sport tires on, they couldn't >go anywhere. > >One thing about the WRX, its interior is incredibly cheap looking and there is >almost no sound-deadening material between the engine and the firewall, so you >end up with a great deal of cabin noise. I drove one, and they are absolutely a >kick in the pants to drive, but, going from a Saab to a Subaru, you will notice >a big difference in the quality of the interiors. > >Also, go on the Subaru site and option up a Subaru WRX. I did this and couldn't >get it below $35,000 with all of the equipment that they show in the cars in >their ads. The sport wheels are something in the neighborhood of $4,000 I >think. > >JJ > >JJ > >> >>Man, I hear that! I too live in the Seattle area and own a Viggen. >>Last summer I foolishly sold my 4Runner, so I had to rely on the >>Viggen to get me up to Steven's this year. Uh, uh. Bad idea. Those >>stock tires hold to snow like throwing butter on a hot skillet... >>Pointless. I had a couple of kids help push me out of the parking >>lot... Embarrasing, but it was expected. I was just hoping the >>conditions were better. >> >>I'm currently considering a Subaru WRX since I no longer have the >>Runner... Don't hate me. >
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